Germany coach Joachim Low says Mesut Ozil will not be returning after announcing his international retirement in July
Germany coach Joachim Low has confirmed there is no chance of Mesut Ozil returning to the squad after he announced his retirement from international football in July.
Arsenal playmaker Ozil accused some members of the German FA of racism, with Low later claiming he was not cons...Full Story »

Germany head coach Joachim Low has admitted France will be favourites when the two giants of European football meet in Munich on Thursday for the first game of UEFA’s new Nations League tournament.The sides had widely contrasting experiences at the World Cup this summer, with Low’s 2014 champions meekly retreating after the group stage, while Didier Deschamps’ men marched all t...Full Story »

Lionel Messi made a flying trip to Germany to speak with adidas representatives, the sports company for whom he is a key brand name.
The journey did not see him miss training with Barcelona and he worked out with the players who have not joined their national teams.
He travelled to Germany with his wife Antonella. Messi announced after the World Cup that he wanted to take some time out from ...Full Story »

Joachim Low has denied that there was ever any racism in the Germany squad after Mesut Ozil retired from international football.
The national team manager picked the Arsenal midfielder in his squad for the 2018 World Cup, but the 29-year-old flattered to deceive as the reigning world champions were knocked out in the group stages.
Ozil subsequently released a three-part statement explaining ...Full Story »

Thomas Muller is adamant racism has never been a problem in Germany's national team despite Mesut Ozil's perceived persecution, with the Bayern Munich forward also having a pop at the "hypocritical" media.
Ozil announced his retirement from international football in July after growing tired of what he felt was racist treatment on behalf of the German Football Federation (DFB), supporters and ...Full Story »

Mesut Ozil's Germany retirement has prompted some angry exchanges, but Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is supportive of the player.
Manuel Neuer claims Germany's players have accepted the decision of Mesut Ozil to retire from international duty.
Arsenal midfielder Ozil called time on his career with Die Mannschaft after Joachim Low's side saw their defence of the World Cup come to an a...Full Story »

Germany football federation (DFB) president Reinhard Grindel admitted mistakes in the handling of Mesut Ozil's national team status but rejected the player's allegations of racism, saying he has been stung by the criticism following the midfielder's retirement from international competition.
Ozil announced his withdrawal from the national team on Sunday, citing what he believed was racist tre...Full Story »

Germany's Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from international football Sunday at the age of 29, citing racism and lashing out at the president of the German football federation.
The Arsenal midfielder will not add to his 92 caps, 23 goals and 40 assists for his country following political tensions regarding his Turkish roots and being dropped from the starting XI during this summer's World...Full Story »

German Football Association general manager Oliver Bierhoff has admitted it could have been a mistake to take Mesut Ozil to the World Cup amid the controversy involving Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The day before the announcement of Germany's preliminary squad, Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan had their picture taken with Erdogan during the president's visit to London, sparking a barrage of cr...Full Story »

KEVIN TRAPP wasted no time in getting over his Germany World Cup heartache... by getting engaged to stunning model Izabel Goulart.
The Paris Saint-Germain stopper, 27, could only watch as his nation finished bottom of Group F with three points but finally has reason to celebrate.
Kevin Trapp and Izabel Goulart are now engaged after he popped the question
The Germany stopper was quick to put...Full Story »

The world champions crashed out at the group stage in Russia after defats to Mexico and South Korea, but the DFB have decided to stick by the managerJoachim Low is set to stay on as Germany coach, despite their World Cup humiliation in Russia.
The reigning world champions were eliminated at the group stage, finishing bottom of a group comprising Mexico, Sweden and South Korea.
Despite the wi...Full Story »

Mesut Ozil says it "hurts so much" for Germany to fall at the World Cup's first hurdle, failing to qualify for the knockout round.
Although Germany beat Sweden thanks to a late Toni Kroos free-kick, defeats either side to Mexico and South Korea saw the defending champions finish bottom of Group F.
Germany were among the pre-tournament favourites, having triumphed at last year's Confederation...Full Story »

Germany boss Low leaves door open for resignation after 'deserved' World Cup elimination
The coach took his nation to title glory in 2014 but is now considering his future after a disastrous attempt to defend that titleGermany coach Joachim Low has admitted his team were not good enough to make the knock-out stages after suffering a shock elimination from the 2018 World Cup, while admitting his...Full Story »

Mesut Ozil reacts to Germany's elimination from the 2018 World Cup
Germany are out of the World Cup following a dramatic 2-0 defeat by South Korea in their final game in Group F. The defending champions finished bottom and the recriminations will begin. But what exactly went wrong for Joachim Low and his team?
The clues were there in the opening game defeat by Mexico and there was further evid...Full Story »

England boss Gareth Southgate insists Germany’s shock World Cup exit underlines why he will not be attempting to plot an easier route against Belgium on Thursday.The anticipation for the Kaliningrad clash has tapered off somewhat after the Three Lions’ 6-1 win over Panama on Sunday ensured their progress to the last-16, alongside the Red Devils, with a game to spare.The managers will...Full Story »

Germany boss Joachim Low has admitted his shock at the reigning champions’ World Cup exit after a stunning 2-0 defeat by South Korea.The four-time champions finished bottom of Group F after stoppage-time goals from Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min secured a famous victory for the Koreans in a dramatic conclusion in Kazan.It is the first time the Germans have gone out of the finals in the g...Full Story »

Holders Germany were sensationally dumped out of the World Cup after a late VAR review set South Korea on the way to a 2-0 win in their Group F encounter.Kim Young-gwon thought he had fired the Koreans ahead a minute into added time but the goal was initially disallowed for offside. However, after a VAR review showed Germany’s Toni Kroos got the last touch, the decision was overturned.Tott...Full Story »

Sweden thrashed Mexico 3-0 to top Group F as defending champions Germany incredibly crashed out of the World Cup.Ludwig Augustinsson and Andreas Granqvist, with a penalty, put Sweden in control before Edson Alvarez’s own goal saw the Scandinavians make certain of their place in the second round.Mexico joined them despite the defeat after Germany finished bottom thanks to a shock 2-0 d...Full Story »

Sweden secured a place in the last 16 of the World Cup by thumping Mexico 3-0 in a pulsating encounter in Ekaterinburg, while defending champions Germany were eliminated.
Janne Andersson's side reaped the rewards of a relentless attacking display to secure top spot in Group F, with Mexico following them through as runners-up after Germany's shock 2-0 defeat to South Korea.
There were no ling...Full Story »

Holders Germany sensationally crashed out of the first round of the World Cup for the first time since 1938 after losing 2-0 to South Korea, with VAR used to award two injury-time goals.
Joachim Low's side went into the game needing to match or better Sweden's result against Mexico, but they failed to break down Korea's dogged resistance and were undone at the last as Kim Young-gwon and Son H...Full Story »

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